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T449 DCD

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

218,267 mi
Last recorded218,267 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT449 DCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 218,267 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 218,267 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2025 218,204 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 213,536 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 213,532 miles

Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 6 Mar 2023 211,348 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed fault with latch/central locking operation (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch forward out rigger section corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch/chassis section corroding adjacent to shock absorber upper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play in upper steering column (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 208,559 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 203,620 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing lower forward outrigger section corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 203,620 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing lower forward outrigger section corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 197,670 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion of nearside front inner wing forward outrigger section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 193,097 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 188,750 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 183,196 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 183,196 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 176,704 miles

Handbrake cable tension spring broken.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside headlamp washer jet broken.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pads 75% worn.

Pass 11 Apr 2014 168,573 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 168,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges (Suspect front wheel alignment incorrect)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tailgate latch bolts loose

Pass 28 Mar 2013 159,748 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 151,693 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 151,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 143,379 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

front wiper blades smearing screen and split STRONGLY ADVISE

Pass 24 Feb 2010 135,810 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 127,647 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 127,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 121,829 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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T449 DCD is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 143,659 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T449 DCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 27 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T449 DCD is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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